How to Get Control of your Busy Day

How to Get Control of your Busy Day

Nothing is more frustrating than having so much to do that you feel like your head is spinning. Wake up, eat, work, class, sleep, repeat. If this is how you are living life right now, girl, I feel you. In fact, I bet most of us know exactly what you’re feeling. It’s the rising time of the “supergirl”. Women are stepping up and putting their foot down to stereotypes, and frankly, kicking ass. But that doesn’t mean we don’t feel tired and a little on edge every once in a while. Here are some top tips for simplifying your life and hopefully getting back a little of your sanity.

Use a planner

I can not stress this enough, having a planner is life changing. I don’t know what I would do without mine. I’ve forgotten it before going to work before, and my entire day was off. I literally didn’t know what to do without it. I admit, I wasn’t always like this. It took a while to get in the habit of writing things down as I received info to remember, but once I did, it is almost impossible to imagine what life was like before. I use it to put in my assignments for class, work schedule, and other dates in the future that I need to remember, like babysitting or a weekend girls trip.

Use a to-do list

Second to using a planner, I really like using a to-do list. If I have a ton of stuff to do in a week, I will write it all out on a cute notepad and then cross it off as I get it done throughout the week. If I am feeling really ambitious, I will write a separate to-do list for every day and divvy up the tasks from the big list to get done on specific days throughout the week. Sometimes I will just use my notes section in my phone, but I personally prefer physically writing it.

Actually use your phone/computer calendar

This could also work with writing your schedule on a physical calendar, but for this task I do use my phones calendar. This is great alongside using your planner because if you lose your planner, you won’t be totally stuck. Also, using the calendar on your phone or computer allows you to get physical reminders of dates to come from using the notifications in the app.

Put the phone down

This one is a big one. It is crazy how much time can be wasted on our phones. I literally use my phone all the time, and once I started trying to make it a conscious habit of putting it down during meals, homework time, and when I am watching a movie with friends. Obviously putting your phone down during homework will help you get your stuff done faster, but putting it down during meals and when hanging with friends helps you in a different way. When we are super busy in life, it feels like we never have a moment to just relax. So when we do, such as during meals or with friends, we need to be fully present. That means no distractions. Doing this is incredibly helpful in truly getting the most out of any small break you have during the day.

Wake up early

This is a huge one. I really swear by the fact that waking up early helps you get your sh*** together. I finally got my butt in gear and started waking up between 6 and 7 am every morning and it has been incredible for my motivation and ability to stay organized and accomplish everything I want to get done that day. I personally like to wake up, drink a glass of water and make some coffee and then do something like yoga or reading the news while I drink it. A day or two a week I will wake up to early enough to go to the gym before class. Since doing these things, I feel like I am way more organized and ready to go.

Basically, time management is key. So is enjoying what you do! Find what works for you, stick with it, and you will see results in your day!